2.SS.9.B
Compare the roles of public officials, including mayor, governor, and president.
Grade 2 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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rolespublic officialsmayorgovernorpresident
Skills
- compare (roles of public officials) #dok2
- identify (public officials and their roles) #dok1
- describe (the responsibilities of mayor, governor, and president) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the mayor, governor, and president as public officials. #dok1
- I can describe the roles and responsibilities of the mayor, governor, and president. #dok2
- I can compare the roles of mayor, governor, and president by recognizing what makes each role unique. #dok2
- I can distinguish similarities and differences between the responsibilities of public officials at different levels of government. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Public officials serve communities at different levels of government, each with specific roles and responsibilities.
- Understanding the differences and similarities among leaders helps citizens recognize how government works at local, state, and national levels.
Essential Questions
- What are the main responsibilities of a mayor, governor, and president?
- How do the roles of the mayor, governor, and president compare and contrast?
- Why is it important to understand the different roles of public officials?
- How do public officials help their communities at different levels of government?
- In what ways are the responsibilities of these leaders similar or different?